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If you are going to be out in the sun, logging miles on the trails in preparation for a big event, then you are going to need some sun protection. Having a hat that is versatile enough that it can go from a run, directly to a trendy lunch spot, kids sports game, or just … Read more
Maximize FTP by learning how it is calculated on popular platforms including Strava and Peloton.
These days nearly every type of workout or activity has a way to track your effort. For the stats nerds, skiing makes for a fun day of racking up runs, lifts rides, and vertical totals. Using a standard GPS tracker you can enter a specific sport profile, or if you are spending the day on … Read more
The Complete Guide to Running The San Juan Trail in Orange County In training for and tracking workouts for triathlons and general fitness, one of the most enjoyable activities I have found is a long trail run up a mountain. In Orange County there are a handful of trails that scratch that itch, including one … Read more
So you got a Peloton bike and are ready to get started riding? For most cyclists and spin bike enthusiast the rule of thumb is to pay attention to places where you touch the bike. This means focusing on your handle bars, the Peloton pedals and cycling shoes, and the saddle. Getting these things right … Read more
After a more than one good friend got a diagnosis for colon cancer while still in their thirties, it seemed like a good thing to start asking my doctor about. Previous genetic screenings showed some moderate markers associated with the disease and with a willingness to spend some money to get checked, I thought it … Read more
Many sites review bikes, shoes, and wetsuits but this series of reviews for some of the not so common accessories that we have found useful when training for a triathlon. Each article in the series aims to find unique ways to break up the monotony of training recovery a triathlon. Check out the others in … Read more
Choosing a fitness tracker can be daunting. So many of them have similar features and it is hard to tell which ones you will use. But when comparing across different methods it is important to understand the accuracy of how they measure different functions. Especially for something like sleep tracking, not all measurements are created … Read more
When training for a triathlon most plans have a few strength workouts per week. While there are a variety of setups for these workouts, we’ve always found some combination of exercises to personally fit best. To personalize these it’s possible to just remember each or write down a short list, but using a good app … Read more
Should I Train To Hold My Breath for Running, Biking, Swimming, or Triathlons? According to most sources the average person can hold their breath anywhere from 30 to 90 seconds. This is a pretty narrow range considering the world record for holding your breath is over 24 minutes. The narrow range is likely because this … Read more